The Wreckers

"The Wreckers" by Francis Lynde is a story that plunges railroad executive Graham Norcross into a whirlwind of trouble as he takes on the challenge of managing the Pioneer Short Line. The story begins with Norcross and his clerk Jimmie Dodds on a train journey that quickly turns complicated, with delays and a freight-train wreck. Along the way, they meet Mrs. Sheila Macrae and her cousin Maisie Ann, whose simple errand to retrieve a forgotten item leads to the uncovering of a plot to kidnap a wealthy passenger also on board. As Norcross juggles his new role as general manager, he confronts corruption and hidden schemes involving wealthy and powerful figures.